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Getting healthy in 2021 is a noble undertaking. Sometimes losing weight, or eating better requires some planning. Here are 18 healthy recipe ideas to help you plan your healthy food menu for the new year!

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We all do it.

We vow to ourselves that we’ll commit to being healthier at the end of every year.

It’s a hard commitment.

What I’ve learned about prioritizing my health is that it’s all about planning and prep.

When I prep foods to eat throughout the week, I actually eat them!

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When I schedule my workouts into my days and put them on my calendar, I actually do them.

When I plan anything, I generally keep up with it better than if I hadn’t planned at all.

Why not set yourself up and save these healthy recipes to kick off your 2021.

They range from salads, to proteins to desserts, and can be cooked in a number of ways like a pressure cooker, or air fryer.

Enjoy these recipes, and be sure to pin them for later!

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How to make Shakshuka

Eggs poached in tomato sauce makes a flavorful, and easy breakfast. Start your year with this Shakshuka. Keep tit plain with spices, or add feta for a little bite.

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Chopped Kale Salad Recipe

Kale salads are my favorite. They're nutrient-dense, filling and fully of fiber. This salad includes kale, olives, pepitas, tomatoes, red onion and chickpeas for a delicious and satisfying dish.

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Wedge Salad

Wedge salads are simple, delicious, and you can put your spin on it however you would like. With just 4 ingredients, this is an easy salad to add to your rotation.

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Kale Caprese Salad

Another kale option, but a take on Caprese salad. Make my spicy chimichurri sauce alongside this salad for a plant-based bite.

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Massaged Kale salad with goat cheese and pomegranates

This salad screams colorful and uses in-season ingredients that are still available and accessible at the early end of the year. The combination of tangy goat cheese and sweet pomegranate are unforgettable.

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Brussels Sprout Salad

Brussels sprouts, bacon and a dijon dressing are a really delicious combo. You'll actually be surprised by how delicious raw Brussels sprouts are.

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Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Bacon Salad.

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Chicken Enchilada Soup

You can use as much or as little pasta as you'd like in this dish, but it is a wonderfully flavorful soup. You can also cook a whole chicken in under an hour with this recipe.

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Pan-Roasted Chicken thighs and creamed spinach

A hangrywoman.com favorite, my pan roasted chicken thighs and creamed spinach recipe is always a home run with juicy, flavorful chicken thighs. It's a one-pan dish, too!

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Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken

If you've got a pressure cooker and 45 minutes, you can make chicken for an entire week with this recipe. Use any flavor combinations you'd like. The method is awesome and a huge time and money saver.

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Extra Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

WIngs are little gems. These berbere spiced wings are crispy and made with very little oil in the air fryer.

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Low carb Indian butter chicken

Butter chicken is spicy, flavorful and it falls apart so effortlessly. Pair it with cilantro cauliflower rice!

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Grilled spatchco*cked peach glazed chicken recipe

If you love to grill, bust yours out for some spatchco*cked chicken. Crispy skin, great grilled flavor, and a nice peach jam to glaze it!

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Keto Lemon Pound Cake

Looking for a sweet option? The lemon loaf is just like my favorite Starbucks version. It's low carb and keep well for a little sweet snack!

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Low Carb Lemon Bars

Another lemon treat! My lemon bars are so tart and delicious. The delicious custard paired with a low carb crust is the perfect combo.

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Greek-style pan-roasted chicken

This is one recipe my husband asks for over and over again. With olive oil, lots of lemon and oregano, these simple flavors make a great chicken. Add your veggies of choice!

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Garlic butter steak bites

Garlic, butter, and steak - what more could you ask for?

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Keto Friendly Copycat Chipotle Steak Burrito Bowl

If you like Chipotle, you can actually make your own version of their steak bowl at home. You can use that garlic butter steak recipes above for inspiration!

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FAQs

What are cheap low carb foods? ›

The Basics of Low Carb Eating on a Budget
  • Eggs: An affordable powerhouse of nutrition.
  • Leafy Greens: Spinach, kale, and lettuce are low in carbs and great for the wallet.
  • Nuts and Seeds: Perfect for snacking or adding crunch to salads.
  • Legumes: In moderation, certain beans and lentils can fit into a low-carb plan.
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What happens if you eat no carbs for a week? ›

Severe carb limits can cause your body to break down fat into ketones for energy. This is called ketosis. Ketosis can cause side effects such as bad breath, headache, fatigue and weakness. It's not clear what kind of possible long-term health risks a low-carb diet may pose.

What to drink on a low-carb diet? ›

9 of the Best Keto-Friendly Drinks
  • Nut milks, unsweetened tea, and good old-fashioned water are all great keto-friendly drinks. ...
  • Plain Low-Carb, Calorie-Free Tea Is Also Keto-Friendly. ...
  • Plain Coffee, or Coffee With Unsweetened Heavy Cream, Is Also Okay on the Keto Diet. ...
  • Nut Milks Are Also Low-Carb and Okay for Keto Dieters.
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What vegetables are high in carbs to avoid? ›

However, corn and root vegetables like potatoes, yams, and beets have a high starch content and are best avoided. Choose non-starchy vegetables like broccoli, squash, bell peppers, and asparagus to get your fill of fiber and other nutrients while still moderating your intake of carbs.

What food is high in protein but low in carbs? ›

Here are some foods that are low in carbohydrates and high in protein:
  • nuts and seeds.
  • peanut butter and other nut butters.
  • fish and seafood.
  • chicken, turkey, beef, and pork.
  • eggs.
  • cheese and plain yogurt.
  • tofu.
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What is the healthiest carb? ›

Healthful, whole-food carbohydrate sources include:
  • sweet potatoes.
  • beetroot.
  • corn.
  • quinoa.
  • brown rice.
  • oats.
  • bananas.
  • apples.
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What rice has no carbs? ›

It's Skinny rice is also known as shirataki rice. Like It's Skinny pasta, It's Skinny rice has ZERO carbs in a 1 cup serving and only 9 calories in the entire two-serving bag! That's right!

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